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Build your own raft and launch it in an hour on the sheltered estuary at Sixacre, Tagoat. Perfect for families and groups aged 8+, this short session pairs practical skills with playful teamwork.
Build your own raft and launch it in an hour on the sheltered estuary at Sixacre, Tagoat. Perfect for families and groups aged 8+, this short session pairs practical skills with playful teamwork.
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Operated by IOAC · Tagoat, County Wexford
Raft Building on the estuary at Sixacre, Tagoat, County Wexford, Ireland offers a fast, hands-on introduction to teamwork and basic watercraft dynamics. In this one-hour session, teams aged eight and up are guided through cutting, lashing and launching a simple wooden-and-barrel raft before testing it on sheltered tidal water. The meeting point is Sixacre, Tagoat, Co. Wexford, Y35 RH76, and the session includes changing time and a full safety briefing led by an experienced guide. Expect damp laughter, inventive solutions and the satisfying clunk of a craft that actually floats. The estuary here is framed by salt-tolerant grasses and exposed mudflats at low tide, and the main features are the protected launch cove, short tidal channels and a broad, shallow sweep of water that offers stable conditions for first-time builders. The geology is soft sedimentary shoreline rather than bedrock cliffs; you’ll notice eelgrass beds and common saltmarsh plants rather than dramatic rock formations. Local wildlife includes foraging waders and small fish in the channels, giving the activity a low-key natural backdrop rather than a wild, remote setting. What makes this program special is its focus on hands-on learning and immediate reward: within an hour a mixed-age group moves from instruction to flotation. Guides emphasize safe knotwork, buoyancy basics and quick risk assessment so even younger kids can participate confidently. The session doubles as an intro to small-boat thinking for families, scout groups, or corporate teambuilding looking for a compact outdoor exercise. Logistics are straightforward: the session is one hour long, suitable for participants aged eight and up, with a maximum group size of twenty. Bring a towel, spare clothes and footwear that can get wet—water shoes, crocs or old trainers recommended. The operator supplies experienced guidance and safety kit; food, drink and gratuities are not included. The launch area is best accessed on calm tidal windows; high winds can make on-water testing impractical. Sessions meet at the marked Sixacre launch site, a drive from the village of Tagoat. There is limited on-site parking; carpooling is recommended. The program is run year-round subject to weather; summer and spring offer the calmest water, autumn sessions are brisk and vivid, and winter slots run only when conditions are safe. Book through the provided referral link, easy to book, and expect friendly instruction from guides focused on keeping activities fun and low-risk.
Minimum age is 8; younger children should be supervised by an accompanying adult.
The full activity runs about 1 hour, including changing time and a safety briefing.
An experienced guide and safety briefing are included; food, drink and gratuities are not.
Meet at Sixacre, Tagoat, Co. Wexford, Y35 RH76 — follow the operator’s directions to the marked launch site.
There is limited on-site parking; carpooling is recommended. The launch area has uneven ground and mudflats, which may limit accessibility for some mobility-impaired visitors.
Yes, sessions run subject to tidal and wind conditions; the operator will reschedule or refund if on-water testing is unsafe.
IOAC is an outdoor adventure centre based in Tagoat, County Wexford. The centre offers a range of supervised, activity-based experiences designed for groups, families and individuals. Activities include High Ropes with full safety gear, Kayaking with safety tips and changing time, Raft Building, Crate Stacking (30 and 60 minute options), Archery, Axe Throwing, Team Challenges, the Berserker Challenge Course and Intercross. Each activity lists age and group suitability where applicable; many activities are suitable for ages 8 and up, and several experiences are designed for groups of four or more. Sessions are offered in short, focused time blocks—commonly 30 minutes or 60 minutes—so visitors can mix and match experiences. Safety is an integral part of the offering: the High Ropes course includes full safety gear, and sessions such as Raft Building and Kayaking include safety instructions. The venue in Tagoat allows visitors to access both land-based and water-based adventures in a compact program. Booking options accommodate school groups, family days out, or small group events by selecting the appropriate session length and activity mix. The activity descriptions clarify duration, participant limits and any age recommendations. IOAC presents a straightforward set of outdoor activities in County Wexford with clear session lengths and safety provisions. The business information, location and trip summaries help visitors select appropriate activities and plan group outings with practical details about timing, age suitability and core safety measures. Trip summaries specify session duration and participant limits to help plan visit logistics and manage expectations for groups and individuals.
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